Is the Little Fountain Creek flooding?

Colorado · 3 gauges · Colorado river levels

The Little Fountain Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Colorado. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Little Fountain Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Colorado river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Little Fountain Creek near Fountain, CO. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.39 ft on 12 September 2013, carrying 2,810 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1978 (24 annual peaks).

Drains 27 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,566 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little Fountain Creek near Fort Carson, Co.No current data
Little Fountain Creek below Ripley Ditch near Ft CarsonNo current data
Little Fountain Creek near Fountain, CONo current data
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.